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flesh

 

[ flɛʃ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

human body

The soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that is found between the skin and bones of a human or an animal.

Synonyms

meat, muscle, tissue.

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Word Description / Examples
flesh

Used to refer to the soft tissue of a human or animal body. Often used in literature or medical contexts.

  • The wound cut deep into the flesh
  • The fruit's flesh is juicy and sweet
muscle

Describes the bodily tissue that can contract and produce movement. Used in medical, fitness, and anatomy contexts.

  • He has strong muscles from lifting weights
  • The doctor checked his muscle strength
tissue

A general term for any material made of cells, including muscle tissue, connective tissue, and plant tissue. Often used in scientific and medical contexts.

  • The biopsy showed abnormal tissue growth
  • Plant tissue can be studied under a microscope
meat

Refers to the edible parts of animals, primarily used in the context of food and cooking.

  • We had grilled meat for dinner
  • The market sells fresh meat every day

Examples of usage

  • The flesh of a ripe peach is sweet and juicy.
  • The butcher carefully trimmed away the excess fat from the flesh of the meat.
Context #2 | Verb

to remove skin or flesh from an animal or fruit

To remove the skin or flesh from an animal or fruit, typically as a preparation for consumption.

Examples of usage

  • He deftly fleshed the fish before cooking it.
  • She carefully fleshed the mango to extract the juicy fruit.

Translations

Translations of the word "flesh" in other languages:

🇵🇹 carne

🇮🇳 मांस

🇩🇪 Fleisch

🇮🇩 daging

🇺🇦 м'ясо

🇵🇱 mięso

🇯🇵 肉 (にく)

🇫🇷 chair

🇪🇸 carne

🇹🇷 et

🇰🇷 고기

🇸🇦 لحم

🇨🇿 maso

🇸🇰 mäso

🇨🇳 肉 (ròu)

🇸🇮 meso

🇮🇸 kjöt

🇰🇿 ет

🇬🇪 ხორცი

🇦🇿 ət

🇲🇽 carne

Etymology

The word 'flesh' has its origins in Old English 'flǣsc' which referred to the soft substance of the body, especially that covering the bones and muscles. It has been used in various contexts throughout history, often symbolizing the physical aspect of humanity or the material world.

See also: fleshly.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,089, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.